Facilities Serviceperson

Broward County Public Schools•Davie, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Serviceperson performs semi-skilled custodial work, including heavy cleaning, to maintain the cleanliness, orderliness, appearance, and safe condition of schools and buildings. The role cleans assigned indoor and outdoor areas; handles waste; cleans and sanitizes restrooms; maintains floors, furniture, fixtures, and equipment; and moves furniture and supplies. The position also identifies building or equipment problems, reports supply needs, follows safety procedures, records time and materials, and completes assigned training and other duties.

Requirements

Ability to complete the Basic Facilities Service job-related training program offered by Broward County Public Schools and obtain Basic Facilities Service certification within the employment probationary period.
Ability to perform custodial work.
Ability to operate labor-saving equipment, including shampoo and scrubbing machines, wet and dry vacuums, and other heavy labor-saving devices.
Ability to lift heavy objects and climb ladders to replace light bulbs and air-conditioning equipment filters.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions in English concerning cleaning and equipment operation.
Ability to work well with others.
Computer skills as required for the position.

Nice To Haves

Standard high school diploma, satisfactory completion of an approved GED testing program, or receipt of a Special Diploma.
At least two years of successful work experience with Broward County Public Schools as a facilities serviceperson aide.
Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

Clean assigned areas, including cafeterias, restrooms, offices, gymnasiums, halls, and outside areas, according to custodial standards and schedules.
Collect and dispose of trash and debris, including transporting garbage cans and compactor bags to dumpsters.
Sweep, mop, brush, vacuum, strip, and wax floors and clean other building surfaces.
Perform heavy lifting, including removing garbage cans and compactor bags.
Wash and sanitize restroom and shower-room fixtures and replenish soap, towels, and other supplies.
Replace light bulbs, fluorescent lamps, fuses, and worn or depleted receptacles and supplies; clean light fixtures and filters.
Dust, wipe, wash, and wax furniture and perform minor repairs as needed.
Operate heavy equipment to strip and seal floors and prepare floors using heavy-duty washing and drying vacuums.
Move or transport school furniture and equipment.
Change air-conditioning filters routinely and clean vents as necessary.
Maintain, clean, lubricate, and safely store equipment, replacing rotary brushes as needed.
Receive and help unload supplies and furniture and store them properly.
Inform the supervisor of supply needs and identify building, mechanical, or structural problems requiring service or maintenance.
Report maintenance needs and call in maintenance work orders as directed by the facility administrator.
Practice and promote workplace safety and ensure a safe work area.
Record time and materials used and complete projects competently.
Comply with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies, safety rules, federal and state laws, and School Board policies.
Participate in training and review developments and technical information related to job responsibilities.
Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.